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Numbers 3:44 nasb — Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

— Numbers 3:44, NASB

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Numbers 3 — Context

41

"You shall take the Levites for Me, I am the LORD, instead of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the cattle of the sons of Israel."

42

So Moses numbered all the firstborn among the sons of Israel, just as the LORD had commanded him;

43

and all the firstborn males by the number of names from a month old and upward, for their numbered men were 22,273.

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel and the cattle of the Levites. And the Levites shall be Mine; I am the LORD.

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"For the ransom of the of the firstborn of the sons of Israel who are in excess beyond the Levites,

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you shall take five shekels apiece, per head; you shall take them in terms of the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel is twenty gerahs),

Numbers 3:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:44 say?
Numbers 3:44 in the NASB reads: “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,”
Where is Numbers 3:44 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 44.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 3:44.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:44 in?
Numbers 3:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 3:44?
Numbers 3:44 reads (NASB): “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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